New Selena CD box sets to debut March 9

New release will have family photos, fan messages about slain Corpus Christi musical legend

“La Leyenda” debuts March 9 and features 82 tracks, a Selena charm, and a bound book with messages from fans and family.

CORPUS CHRISTI - As the 15th anniversary of her death approaches, Selena fans will have a chance to celebrate her music and read their own comments about what she has meant to their lives.

Capitol Latin/EMI on March 9 will release "La Leyenda," a new collection of Selena's music, in multiple CD and digital download configurations.

Selena's sister Suzette Quintanilla said this is one of EMI's largest projects because it includes

comments from fans who wanted to share how Selena influenced them. The set also includes messages from her parents, husband, siblings and other family members and friends, recounting special memories and favorite songs from the Tejano superstar.

"After all these years she continues to be a legend," Quintanilla said. "Her music is very much alive, and this is a celebration of that."

Selena Quintanilla was murdered March 31, 1995, in Corpus Christi by Yolanda Saldivar, the president of her fan club.

Had she lived, Selena would celebrate her 39th birthday April 16.

"La Leyenda" will be available as a four CD box set, a two CD deluxe edition, and a single disc hits collection.

The box set includes an exclusive Selena charm and an extensive, bound book with personal messages from Selena's family, friends and fans, as well as rare photos and art from her family's collection.

"The charm is a beautiful gold and black rose that says ‘Selena,'" Quintanilla said. "There really hasn't been anything like this done at this caliber, and it was our way to give back to the fans."

The 2 CD deluxe edition features an extensive booklet.

Quintanilla said the different configurations offer fans different price options.

All three configurations also will be available for download purchase from all major digital service providers, accompanied by digital booklets.

Selena began performing professionally at 9 with her sister Suzette on drums and her brother A.B Quintanilla III on bass. He later wrote or cowrote many of her songs. As Selena's success grew, so did the band, going beyond family and eventually including lead guitarist Chris Perez, whom Selena married in 1992.

Selena — ‘La Leyenda'

Release date: March 9

Box set: Includes 82 tracks on four CDs, grouped by musical style and language

Disc 1: Cumbias y Pop

Disc 2: Tejano y Rancheras

Disc 3: English

Disc 4: Live

Selena charm and bound book with personal messages from Selena's family, friends and fans, as well as rare photos and art from her family's collection. Cost: About $99

The 2CD deluxe edition: a selection of 30 tracks from the box set and an extensive booklet.

Cost: About $20

The single-disc collection:

15 tracks that also are contained in the box set and in the 2CD package. Cost: About $12